What should I do if my spouse entered the US illegally and I am a US citizen?

If your spouse entered the United States illegally, there is no way for them to adjust their status in this country.
They would apply for a waiver here in the United States before they left, hopefully have it approved, and then apply for their visa at the U.S. Consulate abroad.

What is a Change of Status in New York?
When United States immigration authorities provide permission to foreign nationals holding a nonimmigrant visa in the U.S. to change status to another nonimmigrant category while in the U.S. that constitutes a Change of Status. After temporarily entering the United States for a specific purpose such as business, study, temporary employment…
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What is a Visitor Visa in New York?
In general, a noncitizen who wishes to temporarily enter the United States must first obtain a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, such as a visitor visa. This type of visa allows said noncitizen to enter on a short-term basis for business, tourism or a combination of both. But not…
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What is an I-601 Waiver in New York?
If immigration authorities have denied you a visa or other immigration benefit, you may be able to resolve the problem by applying for an I-601 waiver. Otherwise known as an Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, Form I-601 allows certain immigration applicants to apply for a visa, an adjustment…
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